At the start of each month I like to set myself a list of goals for the coming weeks, a monthly bucket list if you will. I have found that it really helps to keep me on track and by publishing it on the blog there is an element of accountability that gives me the proverbial kick up the butt needed. I got the idea from the lovely Beth at twinderlemo.co.uk who hosts a linky for this purpose each month and I have found it invaluable. I like to keep a mix of blog/family/life/home goals to keep life balanced. Each month I will quickly recap how I got on with the previous months goals before listing the goals for the month ahead.

Where did October go? I could have sworn it only started a week ago. This month has been one of those ‘forever busy but not really sure what I’ve achieved’ kind of months but I’m slowly getting on top of a few things and I’m excited for November.

October Round-Up

Family

Get the kids involved and start meal planning again. On and off, still need to work on making this a more regular thing.

Do some baking with L. Done and then some. We’ve made pancakes twice, apple pie, biscuits and muffins.

Home

Have a wardrobe clear-out and general bedroom tidy-up. Done. I still have the under-bed drawers to sort through but I’ve so far managed to get three bin bags of stuff for the charity shop and two bags for the bin!

Sort out the drawers in our sideboard as they are complete mess and you can never find what you’re looking for. Nope, one to be added to November’s list.

Blog

Get on top of comments once and for all. Nope, I started the moth off fairly well but the minute you get a couple of days behind it just spirals and there’s no keeping up. Going to start fresh again this month.

Create a schedule. Yes and no. I don’t have a fully mapped out schedule but I have been spending time each night planning for the next day and creating a daily schedule that way.

Send out a few brand pitches. Done. I have a few Christmas gift guides coming up over the next few weeks and got a good response from quite a few of my pitches.

Me

Daily meditations. This has been on and off again this month but has improved this past week or so.

Crochet 120 squares. I know that may be a bit of stretch considering I haven’t hit my goal of 90 the last few months, but I only have 120 left and then I can start weaving in the ends, blocking them and stitching it all together. I really want to have this blanket finished by Christmas but it’s going to be a real stretch so I’m pushing myself this month. Done, but now I have to weave in all the ends before I can start piecing it all together and that alone could take me a month, so that Christmas deadline is looking less and less likely.

23 thoughts on “Monthly Bucket List: November 2017”

Ha, I don’t ever have a problem with keeping up with comments as I barely have any! 😂
I seem to be in clear out mode at the moment too – pulled out all my clothes yesterday and sorted them properly. Took four bags to the dump (they weren’t wearable for anyone).
Good luck for this month!

What a wonderful thing to do and love how you report back on how you got on too. I need to meal plan rather than keep talking about it and I would love to get back to meditation so you have inspired meKate recently posted…3 Ways For Women To Boost Self-Esteem

You are so organised! I need to do this especially for my daughters wedding – I need to do my cupboards out as I have lots of family staying at our house that night, I’m making the Wedding cake the day before. It’s going to be crazy! x #TheListLinky

I love making lists and giving myself goals to achieve too, although I tend to try and do too much in a small space of time and end up tiring myself out! Good luck with completing your goals this month! 🙂 #FamilyFunLinkyAmy – The Rolling Baby recently posted…So I’m an unmarried mum

I love the idea of writing a monthly bucket list. I am so unorganised lately so it would be a great way for me to focus and maybe actually get something done. I am especially bad with replying coments too at the moment. X #FamilyFunLinky

Oooo this looks a great idea for life! I like the fact you’ve included blog in it as makes us all a little more accountable when we’ve written want we want to achieve! #familyfunSonia Cave recently posted…Rhubarb Muffins – A Pink Treat!

I have to get back on track with my daily meditations. I also have to do some scheduling and what-not. I also have my son’s 16th birthday party to plan, Thanksgiving to get situated and a house to de-clutter. All in the month of November. Yay me! Thanks for hosting #FamilyFunLinky

I think the monthly bucket list post is so good. I wish I was more organised to do it – maybe in 2018! Well done on the life coaching course – sounds really interesting. Good luck with the daily meditation – I hope you’re on track 🙂 xx #familyfunlinky xxHayley @ Mission: Mindfulness recently posted…5 Mindfulness Tips Courtesy of Dr Tamara Russell

It sounds like you have accomplished a number of things. I am in the process of parting with a years worth of baby clothes and some of my wardrobe too. #FamilyFunLinkyHelena recently posted…#MySundayPhoto – Poppy

This is such a god idea for motivating yourself and keeping track of all those little things you never quite get around too. I think I might make a monthly goal list a new year’s resolution! #FamilyFunLinkydaydreams of a mum recently posted…Getting older doesn’t totally suck!!!

Hi, I'm Alana. I live in the North East with my husband Keith and two children (8 and 3). This is where I blog about family life and all that it entails, from reviews of days out and toys to advice on how we can not only cope with the chaos of everyday life, but turn it into something beautiful.